Aurora Surgiscope System (Surgiscope), Aurora Surgiscope System (Image Control Box)
Applicant
Rebound Therapeutics
Product Code
GWG · Neurology
Decision Date
Nov 4, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1480
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The AURORA Surgiscope System is intended for use in neurosurgery and endoscopic neurosurgery and pure neuroendoscopy (i.e. ventriculoscopy) for visualization, diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies and removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions.
Device Story
System comprises sterile, single-use sheath with integrated LEDs/camera and obturator; non-sterile, reusable Image Control Box (ICB). Sheath provides surgical access and instrument channel; obturator facilitates insertion via conical tip. LEDs provide illumination; camera captures video. ICB powers components, relays video to external monitor, and allows user adjustments (zoom, contrast, brightness, orientation) via membrane keypad. Used in neurosurgery/endoscopic neurosurgery by physicians. Provides real-time visualization to assist in diagnostic/therapeutic procedures; aids in navigation and tissue removal; benefits patient by enabling minimally invasive access to surgical sites.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence provided via bench testing: biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-18), software verification/validation, mechanical testing (dimensional, imaging, illumination, tensile strength), simulated use testing, particulate testing (USP 788), sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1), and shelf-life testing (ISTA 2A, ASTM F1980).
Indicated for patients undergoing neurosurgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, or pure neuroendoscopy (e.g., ventriculoscopy) requiring visualization, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures including ventriculostomies, biopsies, and removal of cysts, tumors, or other obstructions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A neurological endoscope is an instrument with a light source used to view the inside of the ventricles of the brain.
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November 4, 2020
Rebound Therapeutics Naomi Gong VP of Regulatory Affairs 13900 Alton Parkway Suite 120 Irvine, California 92618
Re: K201840
Trade/Device Name: Aurora Surgiscope System (Surgiscope), Aurora Surgiscope System (Image Control Box) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1480 Regulation Name: Neurological Endoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GWG, GZT Dated: July 1, 2020 Received: July 2, 2020
Dear Naomi Gong:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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Sincerely,
Adam D. Pierce, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201840
Device Name AURORA Surgiscope System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The AURORA Surgiscope System is intended for use in neurosurgery and endoscopic neurosurgery and pure neuroendoscopy (i.e. ventriculoscopy) for visualization, diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies and removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) Summary (K201840)
#### SUBMITTER
Rebound Therapeutics 13900 Alton Parkway, Suite 120 Irvine, CA 92618
| Contact Person: | Naomi Gong, RAC<br>Vice President of Regulatory Affairs |
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| Telephone: | (949) 523-6510 |
| Email: | naomi.gong@integralife.com |
| Date Prepared: | November 4, 2020 |
DEVICE
| Name of Device: | AURORA Surgiscope System |
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| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 882.1480, 21 CFR 882.4800 |
| Regulation Name: | Neurological endoscope, Self-retaining retractor for neurosurger |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | GWG, GZT |
#### PREDICATE DEVICE
AURORA Surgiscope System, Rebound Therapeutics, K191861 NICO BrainPath, NICO Corp, K172433 (Reference device)
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Aurora Surgiscope System consists of two components: (1) a sterile, single use, sheath with integrated illumination LEDs and camera, with an obturator, and (2) a non-sterile, reusable control unit, Image Control Box (ICB).
The sheath is intended to provide access to the surgical site by acting as the insertable portion of the device, as well as the instrument channel to accommodate other surgical tools. Depth markers are present along the length of the sheath for user reference.
At the proximal end of the sheath is the imager, which comprises the following components: LEDs (light emitting diodes), camera (and optical components), and focus knob.
- . The LEDs provide illumination to the surgical field by directing light down the sheath, along the instrument channel.
- The camera captures video image of the surgical field.
The proximal end of the sheath also contains a tab, which serves as the location for the fixation arm to hold/fix the device. To facilitate insertion of the surgical site, an obturator is provided with the device. During insertion, the obturator is fully inserted into the entire unit is advanced to the desired location. The distal end of the obturator is conical in shape to minimize tissue damage. In addition, the proximal handle of the obturator is designed to accommodate various stereotactic instruments for neuronavigation. Once inserted, the obturator is removed.
The ICB is a non-sterile device that provides three main functions in the AURORA Surgiscope System:
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- . To power the Surgiscope LEDs and camera
- . To relay the video feed captured by the Surgiscope camera to a display monitor for real-time image visualization
- . To allow the user to make adjustments to the displayed video feed (e.g., contrast, brightness), as well as vary the LED light output.
The user interface is a membrane keypad with buttons located on the ICB that can be depressed for image adjustment, such as zoom, contrast, brightness, and orientation. The ICB is supplied with two cables: A power cable for connection to an AC wall outlet, and a display cable for connection to a high definition surgical monitor.
## INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Aurora Surgiscope System is intended for use in neurosurgery and endoscopic neurosurgery and pure neuroendoscopy (i.e. ventriculoscopy) for visualization, diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies and removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions.
### SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
The following testing was conducted to demonstrate the safe and substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
- (1) Biocompatibility testing
The AURORA Surgiscope System is intended to come into direct contact with human tissue during use and was evaluated and tested per the requirements and recommendations of the FDA Guidance, "Use of ISO-10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process." The battery of testing included the following tests:
-Cytotoxicity (MEM Elution) -Sensitization (Kligman Maximization) -Irritation (Intracutaneous Injection) -Systemic Toxicity (Systemic Injection) -Hemolysis (In direct) -Materials Mediated Pyrogenicity
The sheath with LEDs and camera portion is considered a tissue contacting and externally communicating for a duration of less than 24 hours. The ICB is not intended to have direct or indirect patient contact and therefore biocompatibility for it was not evaluated.
- (2) Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the AURORA Surgiscope System consisting of both components, sheath with LEDs and camera, and the ICB. The system complied with the IEC 60601-1-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-18.
- (3) Software verification and validation testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by the FDA Guidance. "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices". The software for this device was considered as a major level of concern, since a failure or latent flow in the software could directly result in a serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
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- (4) Mechanical and other testing
- Bench testing dimensional, imaging (visualization, resolution, etc.), illumination, tensile . strength between components
- Simulated use testing – clinician evaluation
- . Compatibility - instrument use in instrument channel, use with other devices (i.e., bipolar electrosurgical)
- Particulate Testing per USP <788> .
- Sterilization per ISO 11135-1 to validate a SAL of 10-6 .
- . Packaging and Shelf-life per ISTA 2A and ASTM F1980 _
## COMPARISON OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS TO PREDICATE DEVICE
| | PREDICATE Device | SUBJECT Device |
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| | Aurora Surgiscope System (K191861) | Aurora Surgiscope System |
| INDICATIONS<br>FOR USE | The Aurora Surgiscope System is intended for use in<br>endoscopic neurosurgery and pure neuroendoscopy<br>(i.e. ventriculoscopy) for visualization, diagnostic<br>and/or therapeutic procedures such as<br>ventriculostomies, biopsies and removal of cysts,<br>tumors and other obstructions. | The Aurora Surgiscope System is intended for use in<br>neurosurgery, and endoscopic neurosurgery and<br>pure neuroendoscopy (i.e. ventriculoscopy) for<br>visualization, diagnostic and/or therapeutic<br>procedures such as ventriculostomies, biopsies and<br>removal of cysts, tumors and other obstructions. |
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| Sheath | ■ OD ≤ 11.5mm, ID = 8 mm<br>■ Lengths = 70, 100, 130 mm<br>■ Incremental depth markings<br>■ Single working channel<br>■ With obturator (conical shape, rounded tip) | ■ OD = 16.2 mm, ID = 11 mm<br>■ Lengths = 60 and 80 mm<br>■ Same<br>■ Same<br>■ Same |
| Materials | Sheath: ABS, PET, adhesives, white ink depth marker<br>Obturator: Polycarbonate, 304 SS, ABS, adhesives | Sheath: Aluminum, adhesives<br>Obturator: Same |
| Imager | The device incorporates an imaging system with<br>camera and optics (lens, prism):<br>Direction of View = 0°<br>Depth of field = 0 to 3 cm | Same |
| Light Source<br>Camera | 6 LED incorporated into inner dia. of sheath near<br>distal end - fixed intensity level<br>Integrated CMOS camera and electronics | 4 LEDs incorporated into Imager (proximal end of<br>sheath) - user can vary intensity level<br>Same |
| Image Control Box<br>(control unit) | ■ Electronics (Circuit boards, CPU with software<br>control)<br>■ Keypad buttons for image adjustment by user | ■ Equivalent<br>■ Same |
| Other (accessories) | Power supply and cable<br>Display cable | Same |
| Display Monitor | Not supplied | Same |
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| Access to the<br>surgical site | Sheath and Obturator used to access the surgical site.<br>The Obturator extends 10mm beyond distal end of<br>sheath | Same |
| Single working<br>channel | Removal of obturator reveals working channel which<br>provides visual access for camera and working access<br>for instruments including suction, bipolar, and<br>irrigation. | Same |
| Image acquisition | Image acquisition is achieved through an integrated<br>camera | Same |
| Image processing | Image is digitally processed by control unit | Same |
| Image display | External display monitor connection | Same |
| Illumination | Illumination is achieved via direct LED light sources<br>incorporated into the device. | Same |
| Visualization | CMOS, color, video, camera (with software)<br>incorporated at proximal end of the device and<br>controlled via control unit. | Equivalent |
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| | PREDICATE Device | SUBJECT Device |
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| | Aurora Surgiscope System (K191861) | Aurora Surgiscope System |
| Biocompatibility | Surgiscope: Demonstrated based on externally<br>communicating device in direct contact with<br>tissue/bone/dentin for a limited duration | Same |
| Use and how<br>supplied | Surgiscope: single use, sterile<br>ICB (control unit): reusable, non-sterile | Same |
| Sterilization<br>Method | Surgiscope: Ethylene oxide gas | Same |
The NICO BrainPath device (K172433) is included as a reference device because its sheath diameter is comparable and its sheath/obturator has the same intended use to access the surgical field during neurosurgery.
## CONCLUSION
Based upon the performance data provided in this submission and comparing indications for use, design, materials, principle of operation and overall technological characteristics, the AURORA Surgiscope System has been determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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